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Qantas announces new daily flights on Darwin-Singapore route

Qantas announces new daily flights on Darwin-Singapore route

Qantas has declared that it will begin operating direct flights from Darwin to Singapore, marking the launch of a second international route.

Starting in December, more than 60,000 seats will be added annually to the route by the new Qantas flights, giving tourists travelling to Australia an easy way to experience some of the most famous Top End attractions.

Territorians will be able to travel directly with Qantas to Singapore and seamlessly connect to London on QF1, in addition to other destinations in Europe and Asia via partner airlines, with these flights. Customers of Qantas flying from Darwin to London will no longer have to spend five hours in flight time passing through other Australian capital cities.

Beginning on December 9, 2024, flights using the dual-class Embraer E190 aircraft will operate five days a week; starting in March 2025, the frequency of flights will increase to daily.The Qantas Club in Darwin will be open to qualified passengers and frequent flyers before they pass through immigration and security. Customers who qualify will be able to use Changi Airport’s Qantas International First or Business Lounge upon their return.

Starting today, fares are available on qantas.com and through travel agencies, with return fares starting at $690. The Qantas Group offers non-stop service to eight domestic locations from Darwin, along with 18 routes that originate in Alice Springs, Uluru, and Darwin.

Examples of one-stop destinations available from Darwin via Singapore. Return fares starting from:

Darwin-London$2,511(Qantas/Qantas)
Darwin-Kuala Lumpur$849(Qantas/Jetstar Asia)
Darwin-Bangkok$843(Qantas/Jetstar Asia)
Darwin-Phuket$906(Qantas/Jetstar Asia)
Darwin-Dubai$2,338(Qantas/Emirates)
Darwin-Amsterdam$2,451(Qantas/KLM)
Darwin-Tokyo$2,068(Qantas/Japan Airlines)

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Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus has announced a new partnership with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, a Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer, to supply upgraded economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series.

This collaboration, unveiled at the 2024 Airshow China, focuses on developing a newly designed economy seat tailored for the A350‘s New Production Standard (NPS) cabin.

One of the key features of the NPS cabin is the ability to accommodate 17-inch wide economy seats, compared to the previous 16.5-inch wide seats that airlines were limited to in the A350’s earlier configurations.

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This change is made possible by the expanded space in the NPS cabin, which is 35 inches longer and 4 inches wider than the previous version. This extra space is achieved by slightly moving the cockpit wall forward and shifting the rear pressure bulkhead back by one frame.

The wider cabin allows airlines to add up to 30 extra economy seats without compromising comfort. For airlines opting for a 3-4-3 seating layout, the 17-inch wide seats are an excellent choice for a more comfortable passenger experience. However, some airlines, such as Iberia, may choose to retain a 9-abreast layout with wider seats for added comfort.

The NPS cabin also offers enhanced flexibility for airline operators. One major advantage is the ability to easily switch between a 9-abreast and 10-abreast seating configuration without requiring significant downtime for aircraft reconfiguration. Airlines can use the same seat rails, tracks, and IFE interfaces, making the transition smoother and quicker.

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In addition, the design of the floor attachments and air-conditioning systems has been optimized for 10-abreast seating, meaning airlines can upgrade their cabins without needing to make substantial modifications to the aircraft’s structure.

Though it’s still unclear when Jiatai’s economy-class seats will be officially added to the A350’s Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) catalogue, the collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the A350’s cabin offerings.

With this partnership, Airbus is providing more seating options for airlines, ensuring that they can meet diverse customer needs while improving overall operational efficiency.

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